Hundreds of participants, thousands of dollars in donations from 2012 Tim Harmon 5K in Fairfax County

Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages turned out Saturday for the
13th annual Tim Harmon Recovery Run/Walk 5K, sponsored by the
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) and Friends of A New
Beginning.

The annual event raises funds to help people served by the CSB and
promotes awareness about substance abuse and Hepatitis C. This year’s
receipts, from race registration fees, silent auction proceeds and other
donations, are still coming in, but already appear to be exceeding last
year’s level! Organizers estimate that the event will net between $14,000
and $15,000. Funds will be distributed to local groups that provide
critical basic supports, such as eyeglasses and clothing, to individuals
receiving CSB services, and to the Hepatitis Foundation and the American
Liver Foundation, to promote awareness about Hepatitis C and substance
abuse.